Religieuse identiteitskonstruksie by Christelike teologie studente in Suid-Afrikaanse openbare hoër onderwys : 'n prakties-teologiese studie
Abstract
Identity construction is a lifelong part of human development and functioning. The
multiplicity of spaces in which people find themselves and their lived experiences in those
spaces influence identity construction and shed light on the complex, multiple and
systematic nature of identity. From a theological perspective, the question of identity is
linked to anthropology, among other things. Theological anthropology asks why, who and
how people are in relation to God and in what way the human-God relation influences
their relationship with themselves, fellow human beings, the broad cosmos and everyday
life. Ernst Conradie (2005) connects theology to identity construction and argues that
Christian theology is an ongoing discussion of Christian identity.
The assumption is that students in theology at South African public higher education
institutions are directly and indirectly exposed to this ongoing discussion about Christian
identity in a context of plurality. The expectation is that students at South African public
higher education institutions should be equipped with the help of theoretical frameworks
and critical discussion to position and navigate themselves in a contemporary context of
plurality and diversity. This study focuses on Christian theology students with specific
reference to their religious identity construction and how practical theology as informed
by David Kelsey’s theological anthropology can provide perspectives on theology
students’ Christian identity construction in public higher education environments. David
Kelsey’s theological anthropology, and in particular his theocentric understanding of
human dignity, is particularly used in this study as a theological resource.
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